The selection of donuts at this place are INSANE!! As a local foodie, I love to get my sweet treats…read morefrom here. They have a type of donut for everyone and are delicious! I've tried a bunch and my favorites are the cookies and cream, glazed jelly, maple bacon and the seasonal apple pie donut (as imaged). 10/10

The donuts here are exquisite, the hunk of a baker in the back really does a good job baking these…read moredonuts. Overall, it's a great place to take your family for a sweet treat with its variety of donuts, ice cream, coffee's, etc... my only complaint however; is the one cashier with the annoying voice who keeps trying to give me free stuff, I want to support the shop, not receive hand-outs!

I have been social media stalking The Baker's Grove for a while now. Eventually, enough was enough…read moreand I made that drive to Shrewsbury to check them out. During my first visit, they had a pop up from Mirah's Sweet Shoppe. During my second visit, there was a pop up from J. Bakes. Out the gate, I love that they give other local small businesses an opportunity to shine and generate revenue. If you follow The Baker's Grove on social media, you see that they post pictures of these beautiful pastries and pastry cakes weekly. If that's not enough to get you in your car and over to their bakery, I don't know what is. Not only are the pastries beautiful, they are delicious! They make a coconut cream doughnut that I am currently addicted to. Their key lime tart is delicious. One thing I will say is that if you get anything chocolate of theirs, make sure you're a true chocolate lover. I got a slice of the s'mores tart for myself and a slice of chocolate cake for my mom and one thing we agreed on is that both treats were very, very rich. On top of all this deliciousness, the service is usually friendly and efficient. Even with a line, they get you in and out swiftly. There's not much room to dine in, but it's definitely worth a stop by.

I recently stopped in here after many months of wanting to visit and I was impressed with the…read morealmost sold out display case at close to 1pm on a Saturday afternoon! That spoke volumes to the quality and the success they are having!!! I was hoping to try the chocolate cake but the chocolate cake was actually sold out so I opted for the S'mores tart and the Ube cheesecake. Let's dive into the details: the crust on both of these desserts are delicious and seemingly identical but they shine differently as they pair with the other ingredients in their recipe. The S'mores tart was rich in chocolate, with a toasted marshmallow topping. The cheesecake was big enough to share and also had some beautiful elements such as the toasted coconut, and the creamy whipped topping. Their service was fast and the line moved quickly. I loved the big display window giving a visual to the hard work happening in their kitchen too, a nice personal touch indeed! The location is perfect, there is a private parking lot shared with other surrounding businesses and there's patio seating.

Good but very limited options. I go mostly for the bread, and while good not something I would go…read moreout of my way for.

Nice coffee and fantastic staff!!!…read more I love relaxing here with a cuppa coffee and a snack. It's very exciting to see all the new offerings they have each season!!! The almond croissants are amazing.

This is a great spot. I love coming here for breakfast and lunch for good, whole, nutrient dense…read morefood. Ive gotten their Thai inspired salad, breakfast tacos and a few of their juices. Everything is always fresh and leaves me feeling good and energized. The vibes here are great, I would come back any time :)

What A Great Find!!! The food was super super flavorful and…read morevery very fresh. The outside seating area is quite lovely if you don't like bees, don't sit here because there are pollinator flowers and they definitely like the area as well. Service was a little confusing at first because I wasn't sure where to order. Basically someone kinda hangs out in a door and you come in and order or pick up. Nobody greeted me or asked me if I needed help so I kind of stood there for a second trying to figure out what to do. A couple came in after me and was also confused, so I explained to them what was supposed to be done. I think their customer service could do with some work but overall enjoyed the experience.

Cute coffee spot with friendly and knowledgeable staff! Came in on a whim to grab an afternoon pick…read moreme up

Ignore stars, read flavor profiles. Wonderful barista, cute interior. I had the cold brew. Flavor…read moreprofile was quite strong with a lot of grassy, citrus flavors. Very good if you like a more acidic, bright cup. It's not the best for working bc they only have a couple outlets but they do have wifi and it's quiet. Lovely location.

Mixed feelings. I used to rave about Good Karma. In fact, when I was still living in NJ, I would go…read morethere regularly. Since moving to upstate NY four years ago, I only get to Good Karma when visiting family in NJ. During our latest trip we stopped at Good Karma to pick-up dinner on the way to my parent's house. We ordered the Love Bowl, Gado Gado Salad, and the Live Nachos. Issues: 1) The Gado Gada salad was a big miss. It's supposed to include lettuce, tofu, cabbage, carrots, roasted peanuts, and a sesame seed mix. There was ZERO sesame seed mix and literally ONE roasted peanut. We had asked the tofu be swapped for beans, which did happen, but basically all my wife got was a salad with lettuce and beans. 2) Live Nachos: what a HUGE disappointment. I've had these a number of times in the past and was really looking forward to these. One of my favorite parts has always been the creamy cashew sour cream. THIS TIME, there was one small dollop of the cashew cream. We basically paid $15 for a box of seasoned lettuce with 8 nacho chips -- not nearly enough chips to even eat with our seasoned lettuce. The Love Bowl, fortunately, was on par with my past experiences. However, the experience still left me questioning whether it's worth returning to Good Karma next time.

Excellent small cafe which serves up to dinner. Came as a walk in on a weekend night and was able…read moreto find seating but it did really fill up fast. Service is very friendly and has a local feel. Menu is extensive with multiple vegan options. 1. Buffalo wrap - not much buffalo but was flavorful and lots of veggies. Filling still and delicious 2. Big Mac - didn't eat the middle bread part as it was lots of bread but the "meat" is good albeit a bit messy 3. Brownie - delicious, heavy, took part of it home Overall loved the options, came out hot and will be back to try more!

One of the best cute little ice cream shops in red bank. They have a variety flavors and options…read morelike sundaes and waffles. The only thing I didn't love was if I wanted water, they wouldn't give me and my party a water cup.

The guy (who I am assuming is the owner or otherwise a really bad hire) behind the counter was so…read moreunfriendly and annoyed by children that we turned around and left. If you own an ice cream shop, families and kids come with the territory. The ice cream itself wasn't much better--overloaded with food coloring and artificial ingredients, and it tasted exactly the way it looked: fake and overly processed. We won't be back. There are far better places in town serving real ice cream and treating customers with basic courtesy and respect.

After a four hour drive down from Rhode Island, my partner and I pulled into Red Bank and made a…read morebeeline for Triumph Brewing Company on Bridge Avenue. Sometimes you just need a cold beer and a bite, and Triumph delivered on both fronts. The space itself sets the tone nicely. Raw wood beams, big glass garage door-style windows flooding the room with light, and a mix of modern and rustic that somehow manages to feel like both at once. Green plants are positioned throughout, around the bar and seating areas, adding just the right amount of warmth throughout. The space is generous too; a large bar anchors the room with plenty of big tables spread throughout. It could clearly handle a crowd. It's the kind of place that makes you want to settle in. The service matched the vibe. Our bartender was attentive from the start, and at one point a second bartender passing by stopped to check if we needed to place an order. When we told him we were already taken care of, he smiled and moved on. Small moment, but it says something about the culture of a place. I started with the Baltic Porter, a solid pint, dark and roasty with that smoothness the style calls for. Good, but it was the second beer that really got my attention. I noticed the bartender working a hand pump and knew right then I'd be having their Pub Ale next. That's the real deal right there; a true cask pour is a rarity, and this one showed why it's worth seeking out. The ale was alive in a way you just don't get from a CO2 tap, soft carbonation with layers of flavor that opened up as it warmed slightly in the glass. It was genuinely awesome. For food we kept it light, a couple of snacks to set ourselves up for the rest of the evening. My partner had the falafel; fresh, nicely seasoned, with real crunch and plenty of accoutrements to keep things interesting. It was exactly the kind of bite that tides you over without weighing you down. I went with a special: Weisswurst. It was juicy and flavorful; served on a nice bun with mustard and the expected trimmings. My only gripe was the portion size, could've used just a bit more sausage. The real surprise was the side of housemade chips, which were exceptional. The kind of thing you find yourself reaching for long after you've finished everything else. Unfortunately, we arrived just as a band was packing up, but according to the schedule posted on the wall, they have live music quite a few days a week. All in all Triumph was the perfect setup for our little mid-winter getaway.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Second time that I visit Triumph Brewery. The first time was mostly drinks and last night was for…read moredinner and drinks and to listen to live music. The place is really pretty and has two floors and a really nice vibe. The music was really great. It was this kind of sexy lounging jazzy type of music. The trumpet player was really good. The band's name was Red123 and I am a fan. We sat and ordered food at the bar and our bartender was great. The other two guys were equally as nice and personable. Now the negative. Although it's considered a brewery, they do not have flights. So keep this in mind when you do visit. I ended up have the Czech dark beer, which was good. It was a large amount as well. My friend had one of the Pilsners and it was pretty good as well. The food for me wasn't that great. I ordered baked oysters with breadcrumbs and bacon on top and it was to be shared with my friend. Unfortunately, the oysters were not cooked thoroughly because they were still kind of slimy and soft and not hot and they did not taste baked. I was OK with it because I do eat raw oysters, but she does not eat raw fish so she didn't have any. I also ordered a Cubano sandwich listed as containing braised pulled pork, Swiss cheese and ham with Bavarian mustard with thinly sliced pickles on the side. I ate half sandwich and it tasted ok. However, for the second half of the sandwich, I decided that I just wanted to eat the insides and not eat the bread. Unfortunately, the pulled pork that was in the sandwich was tasteless and very dry. I do cook roast pork as well as pulled so I know what it's supposed to taste like. I did not notice it at first because the dressing on the bread masked the bland taste of the pork. I did not continue to eat the pork and only ate a piece of the ham and the cheese. I do plan to go back for the vibe and music and if hungry, will try a different dish.

Walk in Dinner only, no reservation on a Thursday night…read more Beautiful restaurant with a wonderful view of the Navesink River Food was very good I thoroughly enjoyed the Sinister shrimp and lobster, deceptively spicy which was a fantastic surprise....would have loved bread service with this dish. The Lobster roll on a croissant was very good as was the Shrimp Amatriciana Toasted Almond cake for dessert was great. Service was not great, several moments seeking a water refill and time to process the check. They offer a lovely happy hour around their beautiful bar which I need to try. I will be back

We had our daughters Bridal Shower here and it was absolutely wonderful! From planning to the day…read moreof the event was flawless! The views from the event space were breathtaking, the staff was amazing and our guests raved about the food. I would definitely recommend to anyone. And if I need a place for an event I will book there again!! Thank you!!

My husband and I were in red bank and decided to try out this branch. We frequent the branch in New…read moreBrunswick and love their happy hour. There is a parking lot across the street you can park at so no need to worry about street parking. The first thing I noticed was that this location was much smaller than the New Brunswick location and had a more chill vibe. I thought the happy hour menu had less selection as well. I was low-key disappointed there were no clams or oysters on the menu considering we are much closer to the shoreline. My husband loved his smashburger, it was very juicy. He also enjoyed the sweet potato fries which he normally doesn't like. My wings have the perfect amount of sauce where it didn't drown the wing and it was still a big crispy. We were in and out within the hour so service was fast on a Tuesday night. But I think we are going to stick with the New Brunswick branch.

Freezing cold, lousy food. Bring drinks after food.no stars. Server tried. Would not go back.read more